Lakeside Wild Camping
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- Peaceful site on the edge of a Hampshire village
- Sir Harold Hillier Gardens 1.5 miles; Winchester 20 minutes' drive
- Fishing lake available; under a mile to the nearest pub
Site type
5
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Reviews
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Was great, supplied fire pits Really fun friend people Recommend…
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Liked: Was great, supplied fire pits
Really fun friend people
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Not bad, if the landscaping is cleaned up, I'd probably go back.
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Liked: Quiet, small area, fires are allowed, clean toilet and hot water shower.
Disliked: Vegetation was quite overgrown. Me and my son ended up with about 5 ticks each on us, some decent landscaping would make a world of difference. The grass was very long and the vegetation from the pond was thick and encroaching. Having designated "tent" areas would help, instead of allowing people to drive all over the grounds, making ruts when it's wet, makes it hard to find a flat area for even a small tent.
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Small, secluded spot with animals around.
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Liked: Nice, secluded, small spot with a quiet lake. Hot shower was nice, no artificial lights, amazing for stargazing (we had a lovely clear sky night as well). Ducks all around and you can park next to your tent, which was great. Hot shower was a treat in the cold evening.
Disliked: Getting there was a bit of a challenge. Google Maps shows you the way through a nearby stables, which is incorrect. We had to ask around and find our way. I think it would be beneficial if extra instructions were provided as there was no signage at the entrance to the field. Shower a bit flimsy.
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Very quiet, wildlife, basic facilities, easy to find.…
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Liked: Very quiet, wildlife, basic facilities, easy to find.
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The whole experience was wonderful - the peace of the place (if…
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Liked: The whole experience was wonderful - the peace of the place (if you don’t mind animal noises), was wonderful. Space was good and only a few campers on site. We utilised the on-site firepit which was lovely to sit next to and look at the stars. A table and chairs was available too but only one so take your own if this is something you definitely need. A portaloo was available and a shower.
Disliked: Unfortunately the shower was far too hot but this may have been due to someone else trying to adjust the settings which the site owners tell you not to do in their welcome/directions text.
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Nice and remote area next to cows and horses Fire stoves for campfires…
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Liked: Nice and remote area next to cows and horses
Fire stoves for campfires was provided which was a nice touch, made it easier for us
Disliked: The lake was only accessible where people camped their tents so we didn't really use it or see it as we would've basically been in someone else's "territory"
Also the grass was very long we had to use our cars to flatten it down
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Quiet, wild, and easy.…
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Liked: Quiet, wild, and easy.
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Serene site with lake views and great basic facilities
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Liked: Really liked the minimalism here, it’s a stunning place with only 4 pitches and beautiful views of the lake. The only thing we needed was charcoal and wood for our particular pitch and we were able to grill and keep ourselves warm.
There’s lots of animals and sounds of animals around. During the day, there are ducks, a bunch of cows, a horse. At night, while you stare at the stars and look at the moon, you can hear the owls while you go to sleep.
There are water taps, a porterloo and a shower with hot water and that’s all enough!
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A great back to basics site
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Liked: Peaceful, not busy, back to basics wild camping.
Had a couple of nights father/ son camping and this place couldn't have been any more perfect.
Campfire, fishing and the perfect weather
Disliked: Arrived on a Monday evening after portaloo used all weekend. Bit funky
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Wild aspect, driving past cows and horses. Private large pitches. Trees.…
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Liked: Wild aspect, driving past cows and horses.
Private large pitches.
Trees.
Disliked: Bumpy track and uneven rutted pitches.
Primitive shower and toilet quite a distance from some pitches.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Lakeside Wild Camping
Moors Farm
Sandy Lane
Romsey
Hampshire
England
SO51 0PD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.02029°N
-1.45628°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Calshot | 15.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lepe | 16.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hillhead | 17.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Cowes | 18.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Lee-On-Solent | 18.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 3.9 mi
Paultons Family Theme Park 6.4 mi
Winchester Cathedral 6.8 mi
INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 8.8 mi
Southampton Maritime Museum 8.8 mi
National Trust
Mottisfont 3.8 mi
Winchester City Mill 7 mi
Hinton Ampner 13.3 mi
Mompesson House 15.2 mi
Stonehenge Landscape 18.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SIR HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS AND ARBORETUM 0.7 mi
Monarch's Way, Michelmersh and Braishfield 3 mi
Farley Mount - Ashley - The Clarendon Way 3.3 mi
BROADLANDS 3.3 mi
MOTTISFONT ABBEY 3.7 mi
Local events
- CarFest (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
Basingstoke, Hampshire 16.2 mi
- Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 19 June 2025 – Thursday 19 June 2025)
Newport, Isle Of Wight 23.1 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Lakeside Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lakeside Wild Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Lakeside Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens: five minutes' drive - Romsey: 10 minutes - Mottisfont Abbey: 15 minutes - Paultons Park: 20 minutes - Winchester: 20 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lakeside Wild Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 12 p.m.